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CPT and Y-Haven's Y-Haven Theatre Project returns this week with ghost story "Roots Through Run!"
by Kim Furganson 08 Apr '25

08 Apr '25

Cleveland Public Theatre and Y-Haven (a branch of YMCA of Greater Cleveland) Present The Return of Y-Haven Theatre Project (Roots Through Ruin<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2024-2025/y-haven-theatre-pr…>) April 10 through April 13, 2025 Cleveland Public Theatre<https://www.cptonline.org/> (CPT) and Y-Haven<https://www.clevelandymca.org/y-haven/> are proud to present Y-Haven Theatre Project's 25th production Roots Through Ruin<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2024-2025/y-haven-theatre-pr…>. Y-Haven Theatre Project is a partnership between Cleveland Public Theatre and Y-Haven, a branch of the YMCA of Greater Cleveland. Through the program, CPT collaborates with the clients of Y-Haven to create an original theatre production that shares powerful stories of recovery and personal triumph, capturing an authentic and emotional power as the cast shares their true-to-life experiences, often hidden from the world. Play Description: Trapped in an abandoned house, a group of seekers must confront the ghosts of their pasts-memories that linger like shadows in the walls. As the characters face their darkest moments, hope flickers on the horizon, lighting the path towards redemption. Will they break free from the weight of their past, or remain trapped in its grip forever? A powerful and deeply moving ghost story that delves into the heart of human resilience and the journey towards healing. Performers & Creators From Y-Haven Jordan Baker, Naeema Batin, Charmika Beckham, Adrian Bizzell, Latoya Broadus, Tammy Craver, Phil Johnson, Dawn Kuzma, Latwon Martin, Troy Matthews, Jerome Morris, Ezequiel Soto, Christopher Thomas and Ramona Turnbull The Creative Production Team Includes: DIRECTOR & CO-LINE PRODUCER: Melissa Crum|DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION & CO-LINE PRODUCER: Nicole Sumlin|SUPPORTING TEACHING ARTISTS: Leonard Goff and Brooke Okpala|STAGE MANAGER: Tyree Franklin |ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER: Bea Shakow|COSTUME AND SET DESIGNER: Inda Blatch-Geib|LIGHTING DESIGNER: Greg Owen| SOUND DESIGNER: James Kosmatka|PROPS DESIGNER: Dred Geib|SET CONSTRUCTION: Dred Geib and Ennin Geib|WARDROBE SUPERVISOR: Olivia Wolfram Admission Information Performances will be presented April 10 through April 13 at Cleveland Public Theatre's James Levin Theatre, 6415 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, OH 44102. Admission for the show is free and does not require a ticket, except for Y-Haven's annual benefit Steps & Stages<https://secure.qgiv.com/for/2025stepsstages> on Saturday, April 12 in which tickets are $100. For information on Cleveland Public Theatre visit www.cptonline.org<http://www.cptonline.org>. CPT does; however, offer the option of reserving seats in advance to groups coming from treatment centers, group homes, churches, and other established organizations intending to secure seating for a group of five or more through Cleveland Public Theatre's box office at 216.631.2727 x501 or by emailing boxoffice(a)cptonline.org<mailto:boxoffice@cptonline.org>. Check out the following FreshWater Cleveland article on this year's show: click here for article<https://www.freshwatercleveland.com/features/From-Addiction-To-Center-Stage…>

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Reminder: Auditions for Summer 2025 Next Week
by Kildow, Eric 08 Apr '25

08 Apr '25

Friend & Neighbors, As a reminder, we will be holding auditions for our two Summer shows (Matilda: The Musical & Growing Up McKinley) next week on the 17th (6pm-9pm) and 19th (10am-2pm). For Matilda: Ages 8 and Up. Show dates: July 17-20, 24-27. Prepare 16 bars from a Broadway or pop song (not from the show) and be ready with sheet music or a backing track. There will be readings from the script and a short dance call. Email Melanie.Lucas321(a)gmail.com<mailto:Melanie.Lucas321@gmail.com> for more information or for a virtual audition. For Growing Up McKinley: Ages 8-13. Show dates throughout the month of July as scheduled with local libraries and day cares. Please be prepared to read from the script and answer fun questions about yourself. If your child has difficulties reading, please reach out to the director via https://www.hartsschoolofperformingarts.com/contact-us. The full breakdown of audition information can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16O4Rgkr8f1hjrbHnNnVRTPX7qccKLzIiRK_Kkdh… Eric S. Kildow, Associate Professor and Program Coordinator (he/him/his) School of Theatre and Dance Kent State University at Trumbull Chair, Faculty Council 2024/2025 "We are all ancestors in training." -Larissa Fasthorse

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Shrek the Musical at Saint Ignatius High School: Final Performances Friday and Saturday
by Caitlin Lynch-Huggins 07 Apr '25

07 Apr '25

Get your tickets now for the Harlequins' final performances of *Shrek the Musical* at the Breen Center for the Performing Arts at Saint Ignatius High School. This show will inspire audience members to be open to the beauty and love that awaits us in the people and situations society tells us to ignore. This closing weekend's performances are on Friday (7:30pm) and Saturday (7:30pm). www.ignatius.edu/shrek

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In the Neighborhood for a Guardians Game? Take a Trip into Cleveland's Past at Erie Street Cemetery!
by Margaret Reardon 07 Apr '25

07 Apr '25

Hello NEOHIOPAL Friends! Now that baseball season is here, and as you plan your trips to Progressive Field, make time before or after the game to explore its neighbor across the street! Better than waiting in traffic right? BorderLight Theatre Festival <https://www.borderlightcle.org/> and Radio on the Lake Theatre <http://Radioonthelaketheatre.org> are proud to invite you to enjoy *Under the Sycamores: A Secret Path Audio Experience in Cleveland's Historic Erie Street Cemetery*, written by Les Hunter <https://www.leslielarshunter.com/> and directed by Jimmy A. Noriega <https://wooster.edu/2021/07/14/jimmy-noriega-directs-under-the-sycamores-by…> . "A unique theatrical experience..." Laura Kennelly, Cool Cleveland <https://coolcleveland.com/2021/08/theater-review-under-the-sycamores-by-lau…> This self-guided, site-specific audio experience, available on the Your Audio Tour app, invites you to choose your own path through Cleveland's historic Erie St. Cemetery. Meet early European settlers, a Native American chief and his descendants, an early civil rights leader, a famous Beat poet and more from the cemetery's 200-year history. Grab your phone and your earbuds and explore the stories that intrigue you! $8 per download. Proceeds benefit the Early Settlers Association of the Western Reserve. Get yours here <https://www.radioonthelaketheatre.org/erie-st-cemetery-audio-tour> For more information, contact Caroline Breder- Watts at caroline(a)radioonthelaketheatre.org Much more exciting news to come from Radio on the Lake Theatre <https://www.radioonthelaketheatre.org/>! Make sure you sign up for our newsletter and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest! Reach out to me anytime as well! Margaret -- Margaret Reardon | she/her Development Coordinator Radio on the Lake Theatre (216) 802 8595 radioonthelaketheatre.org <https://www.radioonthelaketheatre.org/>

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One More Weekend to see Disney's Newsies the Musical at The Fine Arts Association !
by Ann Hedger 07 Apr '25

07 Apr '25

Disney's Newsies the Musical In the Corning Auditorium at The Fine Arts Association, 38660 Mentor Ave., Willoughby, Ohio Lyrics by Jack Feldman Book by Harvey Fierstein Based on the Disney Film written by Bob Tzudiker and Noni White Originally produced on Broadway by Disney Theatrical Productions Director & Choreographer: Michelle Sohm Musical Director: David A. Thomas Vocal Director: Jonathan Fuller CAST INCLUDES: Owen Greene as Jack Kelly, Makenna Hagan as Katherine Plumber, Dominic DeRose as Pulitzer, Rae Erickson as Les, Louis Schwartz as Davey, Kaleb Pickett as Crutchie, Alyssa Henkelman as Spot Conlon/Henry, Corey Grubar as Albert, Marion Riley as Specs, Jordon Matthew as Roace, Patrick McAllister as Finch, Victoria Lipnicki as Romeo, Nicole Karpuszka as Elmer, Santana Moe as Buttons, Jillian Mackenzie as Splasher/Paperwoman, Chloe Tomaszewski as Sniper/Scab, Emily Brady as Bunsen/Stretch, Elizabeth Axelrod as Mike/Bowery Beauty, Em Larkin-Babic as Mush/Darcy, Quinn Van Arsdale as Ike/Scab, Ben Chiappone as Tommy Boy/Bill, Loren Sciulla as Jo Jo, Nicholas Grimsic as Wiesel, Kylie Sykes as Olive DelancyNun, Bree Strong as Morgan Delancy, Thomas W. Greene as Snyder, Rose Prihoda as Hannah/Nun/Bowery Beauty, Andrew Banghart as Roosevelt/Nunzio/Policeman/Camera Man/Guard, Greg Gnau as Seitz and Theresa Straight as Medda Larkin. PERFORMANCES: March 28 - April 13, 2025 Fridays - 7:30 pm Saturdays/Sundays - 2:00 pm **Sign-interpreted performance - Sunday April 13, 2025 2:00 pm TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Tickets: $29/adults - $27/seniors & students 11 & up - $19/children 10 & under For more information, call 440-951-7500 or to purchase online tickets, go to https://www.fineartsassociation.org/performance/ Ann Hedger Programming Coordinator/Computer Supervisor ahedger(a)fineartsassociation.org<mailto:ahedger@fineartsassociation.org> __________________________ The Fine Arts Association All the Arts Under One Roof 38660 Mentor Avenue, Willoughby, OH 44094 www.fineartsassociation.org<http://www.fineartsassociation.org/>

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Last Weekend For Workshop Players' "Pack of Lies"
by Workshop Players 07 Apr '25

07 Apr '25

Imagine that your best friends live right across the street from you. Imagine that Scotland Yard comes to you, hoping to use your house to watch the comings and goings of those same friends who very well might be Russian spies. Imagine that you must keep all of this a secret. That’s the world that the Jacksons find themselves in as they are asked to betray their friends the Krogers. Based on a true story, this suspenseful drama, chosen by director Brad Sales, is dubbed by the N. Y. Post as “Absolutely engrossing ... an evening of dynamic theatre.” *Cast: *Chloe Carr, Chas Deremer, Karen Flannery, Marlene Hehmeyer, John Hnat, Jonathan McCleery, June Lang and Kristina Rivera Performances are April 3, 4, 5, 11,12 at 7:30 p.m. with matinees on April 6 and 13 at 3 p.m. Doors open 45 minutes before show time. Tickets are $18.50 (includes all fees.) Tickets online at workshopplayers.org or by calling the Box Office: 440-634-0472 -- Workshop Players Theatre 44820 Middle Ridge Road P.O. Box 1193, Amherst, OH 44001 Box Office: 440-634-0472 Find us on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram!

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Final Week of Performances of Critically Acclaimed Fan Fave "The Body Play" at CPT
by Kim Furganson 07 Apr '25

07 Apr '25

The Body Play <https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2024-2025/the-body-play/> By Madison Wetzell Directed by Paige Conway Through April 13, 2025 "...a creative, devastatingly accurate show depicting what it's like to live with chronic illness." "[The Body Play] accurately portrays the exhaustion, frustration, angst, guilt and moments of hope that those of us with chronic, invisible illnesses experience on a daily basis. Cleveland Public Theatre's world premiere production is a fine example of how theater can act as an emotional and intimate vehicle in which we can explore unique versions of the human experience." -Cleveland Scene "Wetzell's post-COVID play speaks volumes in 2025..."-Dr. Yuko Kurahashi Join us as we kick off the final week of performances of The Body Play tonight Mon., April 7 with a discussion on Arts & Health with panelists including Linda Jackson, Director, Center for Arts in Health at MetroHealth<https://www.metrohealth.org/patients-and-visitors/office-of-patient-experie…>; Dr. Nora Singer, Division Director of Rheumatology, MetroHealth; and Paige Conway, CPT Associate Producer & director of The Body Play. Ticket purchases to these performances are required. About the Play Amy, and Amy's body, take us through a physically comedic journey through chronic illness, unresponsive medical personnel, and an unstable healthcare system while questioning the absurdity of being embodied and what it might mean to be a body. Featuring: Day Ash, Andrea de la Fuente, Kelly Dunn, Rachel Gold, Erin K. Moran Audiences are Loving The Body Play: IG: Testimonials<https://www.instagram.com/reel/DH_bswkIRpf/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igs…> FB: Testimonials<https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1C7ZMEFKSz/> Click here<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2024-2025/the-body-play/> for tickets and info.

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Dance Showcase Saturday
by Anna Cerveny 07 Apr '25

07 Apr '25

You are invited to our Season 15 Showcase, presenting 25 new works with 200 adult dancers at Brecksville-Broadview Heights Middle School. Two chances to see the show - 3pm & 7pm. Tickets are on sale online in advance for $15 at tinyurl.com/cdps15tix until Thursday, or you can purchase at the door for $20. You will see short works in contemporary, ballet, hip hop, jazz, heels, musical theater, classical Indian dance fusion, and more! Anna Cerveny Director Cleveland Dance Project clevelanddanceproject(a)gmail.com web <http://www.clevelanddanceproject.com> / facebook <http://www.facebook.com/clevelanddanceproject>/ instagram <https://www.instagram.com/clevelanddanceproject/?hl=en>

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City Ballet of Cleveland Audition this month
by courtney 07 Apr '25

07 Apr '25

City Ballet of Cleveland Audition 2025-2026 Season City Ballet of Cleveland is a pre-professional dance company of the highest caliber in Northeast Ohio. We foster every dancer's ability and promote a love of dance through pre-professional training, performance, and community engagement. Date: Sunday, April 27 Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm Parents’ Meet and Greet During the Audition Mandatory Meeting with the Director at 3:00 pm- 3:30 pm The City Ballet of Cleveland (CBC) audition is open to all serious and committed ballet dancers ages 10–21. The Company has two annual performances in May and December and smaller performances at festivals, local schools, and more. Applications are available online at http://www.cityballetofcleveland.org/ under Company events. Potential dancers can be students from any area dance school. All dancers must be at least 10 years old by September 2025 and currently take ballet, and either modern or jazz. If you do not take ballet classes at Cleveland City Dance and are accepted into the Company, your current dance school will be asked to sign off monthly to confirm you are taking the required dance training necessary to be a member of the City Ballet of Cleveland. All potential Company members, including current Company members, must audition in the Spring prior to the upcoming season. A $25 non-refundable audition fee (paid online or via check or cash). Applications are due Thursday, April 24. The application fee increases to $40 after Thursday. The audition class will be taught by the Company Artistic Director, Courtney J. Laves-Mearini. Note: Company members will receive preferential casting in all Company productions. Notice of nondiscriminatory policy: City Ballet of Cleveland does not discriminate based on race, color, national and ethnic origin, ancestry or nationality, religion, and gender or gender identity in its admissions policies, scholarship programs, or any other company activities administered. Virtual Audition If unable to attend the in-person audition, one may submit a virtual audition on a private YouTube channel. The audition requirements are below: 1. A 15–20 minute demonstration of barre and center technique. 2. The barre technique should include pliés, battement tendus, battement jété, ronde de jambe, passé, développé en croix, grands battements and balances on one leg. 3. The center technique should include adagio, pirouettes, petite allegro and grande allegro. (For female dancers on pointe include relevés in first, sous sus, éschappés and retiré balance) 4. A classical variation one to two minutes in length. (En pointe for advanced dancers). This variation will show your technical abilities and performing presence. Email the video link with a brief resume and photograph in arabesque by Thursday, April 24, to: Courtney(a)cityballetofcleveland.org mailto:Courtney@cityballetofcleveland.org Please call if you have any questions or concerns 216-848-9088. City Ballet of Cleveland is located at 13108 Shaker Square, Cleveland, OH 44120.

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FREE Summer Theater Classes @ Cleveland Public Theatre, ages 7-14
by Zyrece Montgomery 07 Apr '25

07 Apr '25

cleveland PUBLIC theatre Cleveland Act Now (CAN) Academy Announces FREE, In-Person Programming this Summer *SESSION ONE: June 9 – June 27, 2025, for JUNIORS (7 - 10-year-olds)* *SESSION TWO: July 7 – August 1, 2025, for SENIORS (11 - 14-year-olds)* Join us for *Better Together, *a 3-week (Juniors) or 4-week (Seniors) intensive summer arts program for young artists that is rewarding and fun. Under the guidance of CPT Teaching Artists, youth will come together to create and perform original stories that celebrate the beauty of our differences and the power of community. Through acting, production design, teamwork, and creativity, each participant will have the chance to share their unique voice and discover the magic of working together. Whether through storytelling, words, or movement, we’ll explore how our diverse experiences make us stronger and more connected. Come be part of a vibrant, supportive community where every story matters and everyone shines! Enrollment is determined on a first come, first served basis and requires the submission of an application to the program. *Families must submit an application by May 23rd.* Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and families will be notified of enrollment no later than May 30th. Enrollment is capped at 17 young artists per session. This program is offered at NO COST, thanks to the support of the Cleveland Foundation and other generous supporters. Cleveland Public Theatre’s CAN Academy prioritizes Cleveland residents; however, non-Cleveland residents are welcome to apply. *SESSION ONE: 7 – 10 years old * June 9 – June 27, 2025 Three weeks Mondays – Thursdays 1:00-5:00pm **The* *Summer CAN Academy Juniors performance date is Friday, June 27th, with extended programming hours ending at 6:30pm.* **There is NO programming on June 19th in observance of Juneteenth.* *SESSION TWO: 11 – 14 years old* July 7 – August 1, 2025 Four weeks Mondays – Thursdays 1:00-5:00pm **The* *Summer CAN Academy Seniors performance date is Friday, August 1st, with extended programming hours ending at 6:30pm.* *Materials provided*: journal, t-shirt, craft materials *Materials needed*: gym shoes, water bottle, bagged lunch *Application Link* https://forms.gle/KNNAd63hu6TMVAiw8

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